Berks County property record for 940 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 28,800 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,732 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5317-77-00-4023 |
| Primary APN | 5317-77-00-4023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 28,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 9,600 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03584855 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 940 PENN ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1717 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
940 Penn St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Berks County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 837 ROSE ST, READING, PA 19601-2522 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202623355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 940 PENN ST, READING, PA 19602-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000023355 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623355 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | CONESTOGA TITLE BERKS, CONESTOGA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $656,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 837 ROSE ST, READING, PA 19601-2522 |
| Document Number | 0000023356, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623356 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 940 Penn St was $3,732.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,732.00 | $132,200 Land $49,700 Building $82,500 | $49,700 Land $49,700 |
| 2024 | $3,499.00 | $132,200 Land $49,700 Building $82,500 | |
| 1994 | $132,200 Land $49,700 Building $82,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 940 Penn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 940 Penn St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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